In the midst of all the chaos in our house, Carissa and I have signed up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on April 6th. Last year one of our friends lost her mother at a young age to breast cancer and we know a few others who have been affected. Our local playgroup has joined a team and will be walking/running together. (I'll be one of the walking ones.) If you would like to donate to our team, please click on this link: Carissa and Lori's Breast Cancer Walk
Thanks in advance!
In the meantime I am hurriedly preparing to work full time starting next week. I have painted all of our hallways in the house (a project that kept getting put off), painted Carissa's room to suit her everchanging wants, cleaned the house from top to bottom including closets, dressers, cupboards, nooks and crannies, dontated a whole car load of crap that we were getting rid of, and cleaned out the garage.
Today I'm making a Costco run for large quantities of meat and fruit, etc. When I'm off this week I'm going to make a bunch of soups, stews and casseroles to have on hand during the week.
And we found a preschool for the kids. We're going with the one we used when Robert was little. I really love the place, we were just trying to find someplace a bit cheaper. But, after touring other facilities I've come to realize that you get what you pay for and I'd much rather pay a bit more for loving teachers and peace of mind!
So, starting next week, be prepared to see a lot more of me!
That's wonderful that you are "walking for the cure"! I always participate where ever we are living!! It's such a great cause.
I am VERY impressed with all that you have gotten done!! You have inspired me to do the same. Since we are moving soon I can kill two birds with one stone...
Posted by: Lisa | March 25, 2008 at 12:44 PM
i did this back in hawaii and had a good time. but i was with my best bud in the world, who i now miss. i should go do something like this anyway. kudos to you. and pick me up somethin' nice at costco.
Posted by: holly | March 25, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Very cool that you're participating in honor of your friend's mother!
Good luck with all of your cleaning, cooking, and other preparations this week!
Posted by: Laura | March 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Good luck on the walk! Thank you!
You are super busy lady! Glad to hear you will be starting FT with good things in the freezer and a clean house. Bet it feels good.
Posted by: bubblewench | March 27, 2008 at 04:16 AM
Pledged! :D
Posted by: Shannon | March 29, 2008 at 08:16 AM
You even made SOAP?!
God, I suck at life!!!
Seriously - good luck!!! Hope your first week goes well!!!
Posted by: Sybil Law | March 30, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Hahahaha Sorry! I really read that as soap!!! I was like, Geez! This chick is hardcore!!!
I mean, you ARE hardcore, but still.
You know what I mean!!!
Hahahahaha
:)
Posted by: Sybil Law | April 02, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Yay.
And I've got myself myself a reader sorted, (about time), so I'll be around more too, hopefully. Sorry I've been so absent.
Posted by: Jo Beaufoix | April 03, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Good luck with all of your preparations! Have a great time on the race...
Posted by: Jen M | April 04, 2008 at 07:18 AM